Community Event
Cars and Coffee
The picturesque Laguna Seca Recreation Area is home to one of the most dynamic Cars & Coffee locations in America. Early risers will enjoy a relaxed and quiet environment as entrance begins at 7:30 a.m. to enjoy a wide variety of automobiles and a delicious cup of coffee.
The Marine Toys for Tots Program collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys to children in need during the holiday season. Your contribution helps bring a little extra joy to local families this Christmas.
What can be donated?
New, unwrapped toys and gifts for children of all ages, including electronics and age-appropriate tech gifts.
Please do not donate: food, clothing, used toys or gifts, or opened and previously used items.
Other ways to help
Every contribution makes a difference. You can also make a monetary donation, become a volunteer, or become a toy collection site.
Thank you for helping us make the Cars & Coffee season finale a celebration of cars, community, and giving back!
Community Event
Twilight Cycling presented by Montage Health
Experience the exhilaration of a challenging 300-foot climb and breathtaking descent on the renowned WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s 2.238-mile course during twilight rides. Cyclists of all ages and levels can pedal through the legendary 11-turn track, featuring the iconic 59-foot drop in just 450 feet at the Corkscrew.
Event Details
- Helmets are required.
- $10 entry fee for each rider.
- Track will be open to riders as soon as the renter is off track.
- Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are welcome and allowed to participate in Twilight Cycling events.
- 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Community Event
Race to Space
Take in the night sky with real astronomers to guide you. The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy hosts this incredible event on Hospitality Island in the lakebed from 7:30pm–9:30pm. Telescopes of all shapes and sizes and astronomers are on hand to show some of the natural phenomena happening above. All ages are welcome to join!
Before you arrive
- Please park in the dirt lot near the restrooms and try to keep your headlights off the island. When you approach, turn your phone screen light all the way down and use that or a red light. Flashlights and bright screens will mean another 20 minutes before everyone’s eyes adjust.
- Security is on site, and guests are not permitted to wander to other parts of the facility during this event.
- Camping guests are welcome to join!
- Spectators are asked to park on the perimeter of the island. If leaving or arriving during the event, please keep headlights off the group as much as possible.
- Children of all ages are welcome. Please be careful of tripping hazards and obstacles in the dark.
- Guests are welcome to bring chairs or blankets.
Community Event
Turkey Trot
Meet us in the paddock by the main gate and walk, run, or wobble down the Corkscrew to earn that extra helping of stuffing.
You can go around the track as many times as you’d like from 7:00–11:00 a.m. Bring the whole family! Dogs are permitted on a leash; please clean up after them.
